Dr Markan shared the case of a patient, underscoring the risks of overexerting yourself at the gym. Here's what happened – and why, according to the doctor.

Hard-hitting gym sessions help burn calories and bring you closer to your fitness goals, but it is also equally crucial to maintain caution and train diligently. Many cases of post-gym injuries surface from time to time. Dr Ashish Markan, who is AIIMS Delhi-trained, took to his Instagram on October 7 to highlight one such after-effect that can impact vision. The case concerns a healthy 27-year-old man who reportedly experienced a sudden, painless loss of vision in his right eye after lifting heavy weights at the gym.

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